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Unit 2: God Is With Us
Week 17. Jonah and the Big Fish
God gives second chances, and he never gives up on us.
Memory verse
I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me
Jonah 2:2 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Read the Bible passage: Jonah 1 to 3.
Picture story: Jonah and the Big Fish
The picture story is written for ages 3 to 8. Older children can enjoy it too, or read the Bible passage in their own Bible.
Talk about it
- When have you run from something you knew you should do?
- How did God respond to Jonah?
Do it
Do something you have been putting off, and tell someone.
Pray
God, help us to do what you ask, not run from it.
For the leader
Jonah is funny and serious; enjoy it, then talk about running away.
You will need: Blue cloth, a toy fish.
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